Multi-Tech Systems BL-Series - Manual (Page 59)

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Chapter 5 - Command Mode
Fallback Modes When On-Line #F
If line conditions deteriorate, the modem automatically drops its transmission speed (“fallback”). The
#F command controls the different ways the modem falls back. During operation, if the error rate
becomes too great, the modem performs a retrain. If after the retrain, the error rate is still too high for
33600 bps (19200 bps for 1932 models, 14400 bps for 1432 models) operation, the modem initiates a
retrain at 4800 bps. If after the first retrain the modem returns on line at 33600 bps (19200 bps for
1932 models, 14400 bps for 1432 models), the modem then starts a counter and a timer. If three
retrains occur within a two minute period, the modem falls back to 4800 bps.
Entering AT#F0 (or AT#F) allows no fallback when on-line.
AT#F1 allows the modem to fallback (based on the error rate or if three retrains have occurred within
a two minute period) from:
2834 Series: 33.6K to 31.2K to 28.8K to 26.4K to 24K to 21.6K to 19.2K to 16.8K to 14.4K to 12K
to 9.6K to 4.8K bps.
1932 Series: 19.2K to 16.8K to 14.4K to 12K to 9.6K to 4.8K bps.
1432 Series: 14.4K to 12K to 9.6K to 4.8K bps.
The AT#F2 command enables incremental fall back, but also enables incremental fall forward if the
phone line improves. AT#F2 is the factory default setting.
Enable/Disable Lowspeed Fast Connect $FC (2834 Series only)
Entering AT$FC0&W0<CR> sets up the data pump so that it will not transmit a 5 second 2100 Hz
signal. Entering AT$FC0&W0<CR> allows the modem to transmit a 5 second 2100 Hz signal and is
the factory default.
Cleardown at Disconnect &CD (2834 Series only)
The &CD command is used for control of cleardown at disconnect in V.32, V.32bis, V.34 and V.34
enhanced modes.
A cleardown usually adds 1-2 seconds to the time it takes for the modem to go on-hook after a
disconnect. A cleardown makes a disconnect by the remote modem easier to detect and a
subsequent re-connection more likely. Enter AT&CD0&W0<CR> to execute a cleardown at
disconnect (default); and enter AT&CD1&W0<CR> to disable the cleardown function.